Course Equivalency Tool (Montana University System Common Course Changes)
ETME
Engineering Technology - Mechanical
ETME 100 INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ETME 202 MET COMPUTER APPLICATIONS ETME 203 MECHANICAL DESIGN GRAPHICS ETME 215 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES ETME 216 MANUFACTURING PROCESS LABORATORY-MET ETME 217 MANUFACTURING PROCESS LABORATORY-ME ETME 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ETME 291 SPECIAL TOPICS ETME 292 INDEPENDENT STUDY ETME 303 CAE TOOLS IN MECHANICAL DESIGN ETME 310 MACHINING AND INDUSTRIAL SAFETY ETME 311 WELDING PROCESSES ETME 321 APPLIED HEAT TRANSFER ETME 340 MECHANISMS ETME 341 MACHINE DESIGN ETME 360 MEASUREMENTS AND INSTRUMENTATION APPLICATIONS ETME 400 MET SENIOR SEMINAR ETME 401 FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING REVIEW ETME 410 CNC & CAM TECHNOLOGY ETME 415 DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING AND TOOLING ETME 422 PRINCIPLES OF HVAC I ETME 423 PRINCIPLES OF HVAC II ETME 424 THERMAL PROCESSES LAB ETME 425 BUILDING SYSTEMS ETME 430 FLUID POWER SYSTEMS DESIGN ETME 460 ADVANCED INSTRUMENTATION ETME 470 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY APPLICATIONS ETME 489 CAPSTONE:MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DESIGN I ETME 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ETME 491 SPECIAL TOPICS ETME 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY ETME 498 INTERNSHIP ETME 499R CAPSTONE:MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DESIGN II
Course Equivalency Tool (Montana University System Common Course Changes)
ETME 100 INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
F 1 cr. LEC 1
-- A seminar course surveying the mechanical engineering technology
profession. Topics include an overview of career opportunities, problem
solving processes, an introduction to the basic engineering design process,
professionalism, professional registration, and ethics.
ETME 202 MET COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
On Demand 1 cr. LAB 1
COREQUISITE: M 176
-- Computer methodology, and use of various computer software packages
in mechanical engineering technology applications.
ETME 203 MECHANICAL DESIGN GRAPHICS
S 3 cr. REC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: EMEC 103
-- Course emphasizes the design process as it pertains to manufacturability,
and the role of graphics to communicate design intent to production.
Using 3-D software, design method, G,D,&T, and data management techniques,
students will create drawings that communicate their designs.
ETME 215 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
F,S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: EMAT 251.
-- Basic methods of processing materials to change shapes, dimensions, and finishes; special attention to attendant forces, temperature, and property changes.
ETME 216 MANUFACTURING PROCESS
LABORATORY-MET
S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MET majors only; non-majors require instructor approval.
COREQUISITE: ETME 215.
-- Hands-on applications of the fundamentals of basic manufacturing
processes.
ETME 217 MANUFACTURING PROCESS LABORATORY-ME
F,S 1cr. LAB 1
COREQUISITE: ETME 215.
-- Course will supplement lecture materials covered in ME 255. Provides students with hands-on experience for performing and analyzing a broad spectrum of manufacturing processes including metal casting, injection molding, powder metallurgy, metal forming, metal removal, inspection and measurement and welding.
ETME 252 MATERIALS STRUCTURES
AND PROPERTIES LAB
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: WRIT 101W and US Core for Majors.
COREQUISITE: EMAT 251; ETME 202 or equivalent for MET majors; EMEC 203
for ME majors.
-- Specific hands-on experience with material properties experiments
that parallel the lecture portion of EMAT 251. Students will analyze
mechanical and physical properties of various materials. Students will
use various testing apparatus and will conduct both destructive and
non-destructive evaluations (NDE).
ETME 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
F,S 1-6 cr. IND may be repeated
-- Directed undergraduate research/creative activity which may culminate
in a written work or other creative project. Course will address responsible
conduct of research.
ETME 291 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: None required but some may be determined necessary by
each offering department.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability
and demand before requesting a regular course number.
ETME 292 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of department head.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
ETME 303 CAE TOOLS IN MECHANICAL
DESIGN
S 3 cr. RCT 2 LAB 1
COREQUISITE: ETME 203 or equivalent, EGEN 208, EGEN 324.
PREREQUISITE:EGEN 331, and ETME 321 or equivalent.
-- Emphasizes the use of computer aided engineering tools in the design
process: understanding proper use and interpretation, gaining experience
in how to use them through exercises and projects, modeling for analysis,
rapid prototyping, and computer aided manufacturing techniques.
ETME 310 MACHINING AND INDUSTRIAL
SAFETY
F 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: ETME 203 or equivalent, or TE 230 for non-majors, or instructor
approval.
COREQUISITE: ETME 216.
-- Introduction to modern machining technology and the key principles
of industrial safety, material properties related to machining practices,
design, and specifications. Semi-precision and precision lay-out are
covered. An introduction to computer numerically controlled (CNC) technology
and operations is included. Specific hands-on experiences included in
laboratory.
ETME 311 WELDING PROCESSES
S 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: EMEC 103 or equivalent, or TE 230 for non-majors, or instructor
approval.
COREQUISITE: ETME 216.
-- Introduction to modern science of welding technology, as well as
a detailed examination of metallurgy and materials properties as related
to welding processes. Welding specification and symbology are introduced
as well as modern welding code usage. Weld design, set-up, preparation,
application, and test are emphasized. Specific hands-on experiences
in OAW, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, common separating processes, as well as destructive
and non-destructive testing are included in laboratory.
ETME 321 APPLIED HEAT TRANSFER
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: EGEN 324 or equivalent.
COREQUISITE: EGEN 331 or equivalent.
-- Study of the basic mechanisms of heat transfer and its applications.
Introduction to equipment that utilize these mechanisms.
ETME 340 MECHANISMS
F 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
COREQUISITE: EGEN 208, ETME 202.
-- Introduction to mechanisms and machine elements used in the design
and synthesis of mechanical devices.
ETME 341 MACHINE DESIGN
S 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: ETME 340 or equivalent.
-- Application of mechanisms fundamentals, strength of materials, material
selection, and tolerances and fits to the design of machines and machine
systems. Specific hands-on experiences included in laboratory.
ETME 360 MEASUREMENTS AND INSTRUMENTATION APPLICATIONS
S 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: EELE 250, or equivalent.
COREQUISITE: EGEN 350, EGEN 324
-- Theory and application of engineering technology measurement concepts including function and operation of transducers; temperature, pressure, displacement and flow sensing; sensor system calibration; statistical and uncertainty analysis; sampling theory fundamentals; signal conditioning; 1st
order response; emphasis on applications involving computerized acquisition of data.
ETME 400 MET SENIOR SEMINAR
F 1 cr. SEM 1
COREQUISITE: ETME 489.
-- A seminar course focusing on career path development. Students will
meet with current industry professionals to discuss specific careers,
as well as meet with freshman students to share undergraduate experiences.
ETME 401 FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING
REVIEW
S 1 cr. LEC 1
--A review of engineering fundamentals presented throughout the mechanical
engineering technology curriculum. It serves primarily to prepare students
to take the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, and subsequently prepare
them to progress towards becoming registered professional engineers.
ETME 410 CNC & CAM TECHNOLOGY
F,S 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: ETME 310 or instructor approval.
-- Application and optimization of computer numerical control (CNC)
and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technology fundamentals as related
to turning, milling, and plasma cutting operations. Development of toolpaths
and machine code (G&M) from associated CAD models is emphasized.
Specific hands-on experiences included in laboratory.
ETME 415 DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING
AND TOOLING
S 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: ETME 215, ETME 216 or ETME 217; ETME 310 for MET majors;
or instructor approval.
COREQUISITE: EGEN 350.
--Overview of production systems and lean manufacturing fundamentals
and principles. Introduction to design for assembly and design for manufacturing
principles. Fundamentals of tool design, including tooling materials,
workholding principles, jig design, fixture design, assembly tool design,
design of tools for inspection and gaging, and tool fabrication techniques.
Practical lab experiences will enhance the course material.
ETME 422 PRINCIPLES OF HVAC I
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: EMEC 320 or EGEN 324.
-- Refrigeration and heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC)
for comfort and industrial applications. Psychrometrics, physiological
factors in cooling, HVAC load calculations; modern vapor compression,
absorption, low temperature refrigeration cycles; air distribution and
fan-duct analysis, design/selection of HVAC equipment and control systems.
ETME 423 PRINCIPLES OF HVAC
II
S 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: ETME 422, or consent of instructor .
-- Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system design/selection
as they relate to building performance, enegry conservation, and sustainability.
Integrated building design, building information modeling and building
performance/energy modeling as it applies to various building structures
is covered.
ETME 424 THERMAL PROCESSES LAB
S 1 cr. LAB 1
COREQUISITE: ETME 422, ETME 321.
-- Laboratory experiences covering topics in heat transfer, thermodynamics,
and HVAC areas in support of ETME 321, EGEN 324, and ETME 422.
ETME 425 BUILDING SYSTEMS
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: PHSX 207 and junior standing.
-- A survey of the systems and equipment for water supply, sanitation,
fire protection, electrical service, heating and air conditioning of
buildings.
ETME 430 FLUID POWER SYSTEMS
DESIGN
F 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: EELE 250, EGEN 331, EMEC 360; or consent of instructor.
-- An introduction to the fundamentals and application of fluid power
in industry today. Coverage includes: flow and pressure relationships
, fluid properties, heat, filtration, selection of components, electro-hydraulic
and electro-pneumatic systems, controls, design of hydraulic and pneumatic
circuits, and troubleshooting.
ETME 460 ADVANCED INSTRUMENTATION
S 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1.
PREREQUISITE: EMEC 360, or equivalent, or instructor approval.
-- An applications-based course in advanced instrumentation and control,
focusing on parameter identification; test planning; proper transducer
selection, installation, and operation; computerized data acquisition
programming and operation; handling and presentation of acquired data.
Theory and practice is merged in a project setting.
ETME 470 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY APPLICATIONS
F 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: EMEC 360, ETME 340 or EMEC 341, ETME 321 or EMEC 326;
or consent of instructor.
-- Experience with energy technologies including wind, solar thermal,
solar photovoltaic, fuel cell, biomass. and hydro-electric systems.
Lecture covers practical applications, component design, and theory
for devices and systems. Social, economic, geo-political, and environmental
considerations are discussed. Hands-on lab activities supplemented with
site visits.
ETME 489 CAPSTONE:MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DESIGN I
F 2 cr. LEC 1 RCT 1.
PREREQUISITE: ETME 303, ETME 310, ETME 311, ETME 341, for MET majors
only.
COREQUISITE: EMEC 360, EGEN 310, ETME 400, EGEN 325.
-- Senior capstone design experience in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Students, under the guidance of a faculty supervisor, solve real-world
design problems.
ETME 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
F,S,Su 1-6 cr IND May be repeated. Max 12 cr.
-- Directed undergraduate research/creative activity which may culminate
in a research paper, journal article, or undergraduate thesis. Course
will address responsible conduct of research.
ETME 491 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Course prerequisites as determined for each offering.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability
and demand before requesting a regular course number.
ETME 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of department head.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
ETME 498 INTERNSHIP
On Demand 1 - 12 cr. IND
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor, and approval of
department head.
-- An individualized assignment arranged with an agency, business, or
other organization to provide guided experience in the field.
ETME 499R CAPSTONE:MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DESIGN II
S 3 cr. LEC 1 RCT 1 LAB 1.
PREREQUISITE: ETME 489, or consent of instructor. For MET majors only.
-- Senior capstone design experience in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Students implement and test the function of design prototypes, under
the guidance of a faculty supervisor.
